Amundsen Claims Credit For South Pole Achievement
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen asserts his role in reaching the South Pole. The claim contrasts with rival claims and outlines the historical milestone in polar exploration.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
13
Amundsen Reaches South Pole as Scott Delays Report
London dispatches celebrate Roald Amundsen for locating the south pole and planting Norwegian colors. King Haakon congratulates Amundsen while Capt. Scott’s Antarctic expedition remains unheard, prompting praise but no discussion of his progress. Amundsen vows to submit charts and data from Hobart, Tasmania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Roald Amundsen
Scott
New Zealand
Amundsen
Pole
Christiana
Haakon
Norway
Antarctic
Hobart
Tasmania
Amundsen Reaches South Pole in 1911 Dispatches
Christiania Norway throngs in joy as Capt Roald Amundsen’s dispatch from Hobart confirms reaching the south pole on December 14 1911. Norway greets the feat with flags bunting and cheers as officials send telegrams of congratulations to Hobart and Amundsen and his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Hobart
Tasmania
Pole
Amundsen
King Haakon of
The
Geographical Society
Captain Amundsen
Discovery of south pole aids long term weather prediction
Chicago reports that locating the south pole offers new data for climate forecasts. Professor T. C. Chamberlain, head of the department, says the achievement has been pursued for centuries and will improve scientists' ability to predict weather over long periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Pole
T. C. Chamberlain
Young Suffragist Attacks Windows in City
Miss Anna Clissmore a 22 year old suffragist is under arrest in New York for vandalizing several residences by breaking windows and announcing her suffragette aims after ringing doors. She began with an alderman’s house and is to be examined for sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Clissmore
London
Dismissal in Cain disorderly conduct case in Spokane police court
United States District Attorney Oscar Cain faced disorderly conduct charges in Spokane police court after allegedly slapping bookkeeper W. H. West. The case arose from a feud linked to West’s attentions to Cain’s niece. Cain was rearrested on an assault charge with a hearing set for March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
United States
Oscar Cain
W. H. West
West
Cain
Moving Toward Mexico City Mobilization Sparks Capital Incident
Tensions rise as a mobilization toward Mexico City escalates with incidents reported in the capital. Authorities monitor protests and coordinate with security forces to prevent clashes. Community leaders urge restraint while officials seek dialogue to defuse the situation.
Recruits Swell Ranks as Orozco Mobilizes Mexico Reach
General Orozco reports ample troops for the movement and 800 men depart Juarez for Jiminez while 1,000 remain. He expects 2,000 more to entrain for Jiminez next week and 200 Villa followers seek to desert to the rebel side, signaling a looming decisive campaign near Torreon and Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mexico
Jiminez
Torreon
Here
Pasqual Orozco
Juarez
Rojas
Madero Men Prepare for Early Battle Near Torreon
In El Paso March 8 observers say Orozco will clash in a decisive battle near Torreon within a week. Desertions from federal troops to Orozco and strict discipline led by General Blanquet are noted. US authorities halted a rebel ammo shipment and a breech block theft disrupted a cannon repair. Lieut. Field was tried at Fort Bliss. outcome to be released by Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Orozco
Torreon
Madero
Mexico
Martinet
Blanquet
Henry Seggerson
Juarez
Edwards
Colquitt
Fl Paso
United States
Chihuahua
Maderista
Oroz~co
Benjamin Field
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bliss
War Department
Washington
McDowell brothers clash for county convention chair in Taft Roosevelt fight
Lexington Ky March 8 Rival McDowell brothers vie for county convention chair as Taft and Roosevelt factions push to control the April 8 meeting. Thomas C. McDowell a Roosevelt backer and W C McDowell manager of Lexington and Eastern railway support Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Taft
Roosevelt
McDowell Brothers
Thomas C. McDowell
W. C. McDowell
Lexington & Eastern Railway
No One Wants 10 Hold Office Here in Nyack
Nyack New York March 8 five highest elective offices in the town are vacant with no one willing to accept nominations. Democratic and Republican caucuses nominated the same men for president and trustees and five nominees declined to stand. Committees cannot fill the vacancies as protests over previous board actions deter taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyack
N. Y
Board of Trustees
Thurston will case opening highlights Mrs Tingley as benefactress
San Diego March 8 E T Smith counsel for defense began his opening address to the jury. He spoke of the charitable work by Mrs Tingley and emphasized her record as a benefactress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
E. T. Smith
Thurston Will
Mail Seizure Brings Contempt Measure For Union Agent
H W Pohlman of the Seattle Iron Workers union proved unsatisfactory before the federal grand jury probing a national dynamite conspiracy. He refused to answer questions and faced contempt after a 30 minute delay to seek legal advice. He claimed post office orders influenced delivery of books and records claimed to be addressed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
H. W. Pohlman
Seattle Iron Workers’ Union
Federal Grand Jury
Pohlman
Grand Jury
Seattle Union
W. H. Harrison
Lawler
Seattle
Teasday
Harrison
Grand Jury Room
Vice President of China Avoids Capital Move
Vice President TA Yuen Heng stays in Wuchang and directs affairs from afar. Tang Shao Yi travels to Nanking as Yuan's representative to take the oath and be confirmed premier. Acting President Sun Yat Sen will resign. Cabinet to move to Peking, provisional capital. national assembly to pick permanent capital later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
TA Yuen Heng
Wuchang
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan
Teng Shao Yi
Sun Yat Sen
Peking
National Assembly
Bourquin Nomination Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed George M. Bourquin of Butte as United States district judge for Montana to succeed Carl Rasch. There was no opposition to the confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Washington
Senate Today
George M. Bourquin
Butte
United States
Montana
Carl Rasch
Former Butte Man Shoots Lavelle in Goldfield Tragedy
Fred Burnham formerly of Butte Mont shot P H Lavelle a miner and ex partner in Montana then killed himself in Goldfield Nev police say a quarrel over mining claims sparked the event Lavelle left a wife and five children besides Burnham a resident of Butte is named in the report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Nev
Fred Burnham
Butte
Mont
P. H. Lavelle
Montana
Burnham
Lavelle
Lawrence Strikers Demonstrate Before Mills Open
Lawence textile workers staged a large morning demonstration in Essex street. Thousands of workers gathered as pickets lined factory approaches, five strikers were arrested for disorderly conduct or picketing, and no major violence occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
March
Essex Street
Springfield man files petition for U S senator nomination
Springfield resident L Y Sherman filed a petition today as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, Hl
L. Y. Sherman
Springfield
United States
Organized Band Steals Thousands In New York Warehouses
Ten organized bands rob silk importers and dry goods wholesalers in New York City's warehouse district, stealing merchandise worth 250000 dollars each month. Merchants report six months of double losses. loot is hard to trace after packaging. A detective force aids police as thieves target firms, pick teams, follow trucks, and haul goods to band headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Receiver of Defunct Companies Resigns Job
In Seattle on March 8 creditors of the Washington-Oregon Irrigation and Fruit company elected Louis P. Sichler as trustee with a $3,000 bond. State court receiver Harry E. Wilson resigned to take his duties as state public service commissioner. Wilson notes the company has bonds totaling between 2.5 and 5 million dollars secured by mortgages of doubtful value held by the Oregon-Washington Trust of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Washington-Oregon Irrigation and Fruit Company
Louis P. Sichler
Harry E. Wilson
Columbia River Orchard Company
Wilson
Oregon-Washington Trust Company of
Portland
Montana Day at Kansas City Land Show
Several thousand visitors at the Kansas City land show examined Montana and Wyoming displays focused on natural resources geography and history. H. H. Hayes spoke on the Yellowstone and R. J. Volckmor on the Cody Road to Yellowstone with Montana products featured prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Montana
Wyoming
H. H. Hayes
Yellowstone
R. J. Volckmor
Cody
Taft Opposes Judicial Recall In Major Ohio Address
President Taft told a Toledo audience he opposes recall of judges and of judicial decisions. He argued the judiciary must enforce the constitution and warned that recall proposals undermine independence and due process. He contrasted this with Roosevelt’s Columbus speech and spoke on arbitration treaties and reform aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Coliseum
Taft
Illinoi
Washington
Roosevelt
Columbus
White House
Mr. Taft
Senate
England
France
Pittsburg
Alliance
Chicago
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Explorer
Scott Cable
Saye
Dis
City OF Mexico
Diers
Rebel
John T. McCutchess
Iron Workers
China
Bourquin
P.H. Lavelle
Mr. Dooley
Sunday Standard
Kansas City Land Show
Supreme Court
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